Temporary Port of Hamburg Railway Closure

Update 2 - 20 June 2025

A.P. Moller – Maersk would like to provide you an update on the expected railway closure at the Port of Hamburg. While the rail terminal is expected to close between 4th July and 7th July 2025, the impact on rail transport is expected from 2nd July until 9th July as preparations start, and operations pick up after the construction work.

During this period, no rail transport to or from the Port of Hamburg will be operationally feasible, and customers are kindly asked to change their ocean bookings from Hamburg to Bremerhaven where possible. For customers that still wish to have their ocean cargo delivered to/from Hamburg, we kindly ask that they request truck as transportation mode. We will do our utmost to transport containers during this time, however the trucking capacity will be limited.

Our teams continue to work closely with the terminal to mitigate disruptions for our customers and find alternatives where possible. We will do our utmost to minimize the impact to our customers and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this external challenge.

Should you wish to make changes to your bookings, or you have further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact to your local Maersk representative.

Update 1 - 15 April 2025

A.P. Moller – Maersk would like to inform you that the Port of Hamburg rail terminal is expected to close between 4th July and 8th July 2025, while major construction work takes place on a nearby motorway. During this period, no rail transport to or from the Port of Hamburg will be operationally feasible.

At this time, we do not have absolute confirmation on the exact days of closure, but we are working closely with the port to understand timelines and will communicate them with you as soon as we have more information.

Our teams are continuing to explore options for Hamburg rail cargo and how best to mitigate disruptions. We will work with our customers to draw up contingencies, including the re-routing of cargo, to ensure the minimal possible disruption to supply chains.

We will reach out to customers with further details as soon as possible, so you have adequate time to prepare.

Our teams are here to serve you, so please don’t hesitate to contact to your local Maersk representative should you have any questions.